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About the role

  • Nurse Practitioner providing low-barrier addictions medicine care through a Digital Front Door program. Working with a team to support individuals with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive care using advanced health assessment, physical examination, therapeutic management, consultation, collaboration and referrals in accordance with the Ontario College of Nurses Practice Standard: Nurse Practitioner (2018)
  • Assess and manage patients with addictions, who have co-existing health conditions including but not limited to mental health conditions, blood borne diseases and infections
  • Conduct advanced health assessment to identify client emotional, cognitive and behavioural states, as well as level of anxiety, crisis states, indices of aggression, self-harm, suicide, risk to others, competency to care for self, and signs of substance abuse, addiction, and withdrawal
  • Utilize evidence-based interventions, including withdrawal and other medication management, to meet the needs of a diverse range of clients with substance use disorders
  • Provide care to persons experiencing substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions that is recovery oriented, trauma-informed and use principles of harm reduction and address social determinants of health
  • Act as a resource providing substance use related clinical advice for health and other professionals, community groups and clients and their families

Requirements

  • Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing required
  • Master of Science in Nursing preferred
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN(EC) or NP required
  • Membership with NPAO or RNAO an asset
  • Evidence of professional practice liability insurance required (minimum $5M, per professional requirements)
  • Completion of suboxone and addiction medicine education
  • Certified in prescribing narcotics and controlled substances
  • Demonstrated experience in Community and/or Primary Care Setting
  • Current Ontario Driver’s License, with access to reliable transportation may be required depending on work location
  • CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
  • Standard First Aid/CPR Level C and AED
  • Required to meet vaccination and occupational health requirements of working within partner agencies (example - COVID-19, other proof of immunization)
  • Vulnerable Sector check required pre-employment; Additional security clearance may be required depending on work location
  • Willingness to travel within Wellington County (if interested in RAAM Work)
  • Demonstrated experience in mental health and addictions preferred
  • Lived experience with addictions and/or mental health an asset

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation (wages)
  • Enhanced vacation entitlement
  • Paid wellness days
  • Enrollment in STC's health/dental plan for part time and full time staff (no employee co-pay)
  • Professional and career development opportunities

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$43 - CA$63 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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